Monkeypox Is Not Sexually Transmitted Disease But…: Experts On Why It Is Impacting Sexual Health | Mint - Mint

However, with the disease being stigmatised enough, several experts have pointed out that it is ‘not a sexually transmitted disease but just a viral infection’.

Monkeypox could have a "massive impact" on access to sexual health services, doctors have warned.

A BBC report said, British Association for Sexual Health and HIV has already notified that it was concerned about the effect on other infections.

In London, sexual health clinics have stopped people from walking in altogether.

Dr Claire Dewsnap, a consultant in genitourinary medicine and president of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, said, as reported by BBC, staff in sexual health clinics were "already under significant pressure" and monkeypox was making that situation worse.

"I am concerned about the potential impact on access to sexual health generally.".

And speaking against how the disease is being stigmatised he said, “it doesn't really matter who it is, who has it.

Réjean Thomas, sexual diseases expert said, "The disease is not dangerous … at least the form that we're seeing here, it doesn't look severe."

The virus can spread through touching or using clothes or towels of someone who is infected; touching monkeypox skin blisters;  coughs or sneezing.